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Studying at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre is the first step on an exciting journey. Our programmes are specially tailored to provide you with the skills, knowledge and confidence that you need for a degree at the University of Strathclyde.

We pride ourselves on being able to offer you a great student experience with a high level of academic and pastoral support from our dedicated team here.

I look forward to meeting you on campus, and hope that you will enjoy studying alongside other like-minded students as you prepare for your future career.

Sarah NaismithHead of Centre University of Strathclyde International Study Centre

welcomeStrathclyde is a leading international technological university and our reputation and influence is global. With a community of more than 22,000 students, studying at Strathclyde is a fantastic experience, where you will enjoy flexible, innovative learning and excellent facilities.

We are renowned for our excellent teaching, world-class research and our strong links with industry, government and business. In addition to our exceptional range of industrial placements, internships and scholarships, Strathclyde offers a host of clubs and societies, volunteering opportunities and membership of Scotland’s largest Students’ Union.

Brian GreenDeputy Associate Principal (Learning and Teaching) University of Strathclyde

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UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

The Place of Useful Learning 02Home of Innovation 04Fantastic Location 06The World is Your Campus 08Careers & Employability 10

The International Study Centre 12Undergraduate Foundation Programme 14International Year One BBA 18Pre-Masters Programme 22

Strathlife 26Support & Accommodation 28Your Campus 30How to Apply 31

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THE PLACE OF USEFUL LEARNING

The University of Strathclyde International Study Centre provides specialist degree preparation for international students.

Our programmes combine academic modules, study skills and English language training. These skills are designed to provide you with the best opportunity to succeed when you progress onto your degree programme at the University of Strathclyde.

The University of Strathclyde is an informed choice for the ambitious student seeking to achieve a recognised degree within a practical learning environment. Thanks to high subject rankings in key areas and a strong reputation with employers for producing top quality graduates, studying at Strathclyde will be the perfect springboard for your career success.

The multi award-winning Law Clinic is the first and biggest law clinic in Scotland


Strathclyde students follow in the footsteps of extraordinary people, whose work is having a major impact around the world.

Some of the University’s acclaimed former students include John Logie Baird – inventor of television, James Blyth – who built the world’s first electricity-producing wind turbine, and Henry Faulds, the originator of fingerprint identification.

Other significant inventions and discoveries by Scots include asphalt, the telephone, pneumatic tyre, the refrigerator, radar, penicillin, the steam engine, thermos flask, the toaster, golf, electric clock, the pedal bicycle, electromagnetics, and insulin.

Strathclyde aims to provide you with excellent and innovative teaching, learning technologies and facilities. The University is investing £650 million in its campus over 10 years, including a £31 million investment in a Sport, Health and Wellbeing facility open from 2018.

If you want to be on the cutting edge of innovation and discovery, Strathclyde is the place to be!

Home of Innovation

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The University of Strathclyde is located in the city centre of Glasgow, one of the UK’s largest and most dynamic cities.

Glasgow’s diversity, friendliness, quality of life and reasonable cost of living make it a perfect location to live and study.

Glasgow facts � 1,800 cafés and restaurants � Over 20 museums and galleries � More than 100 music events every week � Over 90 public parks and green spaces � UNESCO City of Music � Top 20 ‘Best of the World’ destination (National Geographic Traveller 2016)

� Voted ‘World’s Friendliest City’ (Rough Guides 2016)

Glasgow has excellent transport links to the rest of the UK, Europe and overseas, which means Glasgow is a prime location, no matter where you would like to go.

Living in Scotland Scotland is renowned for its breathtaking landscape, with magnificent mountain ranges and castles. You can enjoy activities such as hill walking, skiing, mountain biking, water sports and paintballing.

To find out more about living in Glasgow, please visit www.strath.ac.uk/isc/location

Fantastic Location

Estelle from SingaporeStudied Undergraduate Foundation Programme in Business and Social StudiesGraduated with Business Enterprise BA (Hons)

Living in Glasgow you get the benefits of being in a city so a lot of things are available to you but there are not too many crowds. I love shopping here.


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With practical learning opportunities, modern facilities and options to study abroad, Strathclyde offers a learning experience like no other.

Thanks to a wide range of practical learning experiences, including internships and work experience placements that provide students the skills and experience needed in today’s job market, Strathclyde is a top 10 UK university for graduate employment (The Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey 2015).

The Faculty of Engineering has one of the largest scholarship programmes in Europe, giving opportunities for paid vacation placements and internships with a range of engineering companies.

Studying abroad can open the door to new experiences and skills that will enhance your employment prospects. You can spend up to one year of your degree studying at a partner university in Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan.

The world is your campus

9th in the UK for Civil EngineeringThe Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018


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Careers & Employability

You have access to Strathclyde’s Careers Service from the day you join the University until graduation, and beyond.

Strathclyde’s Careers Service is ranked in the top four of a UK-wide survey of higher education institutions. The team can support you with job searches, postgraduate study applications, CV preparation and interview techniques. They can also help you to identify career paths that could suit your qualifications, experience and skills.

Your studies have been designed to help you develop your full potential and become highly employable. You will benefit from long-established partnerships with industry, business, and the voluntary and public sectors, both locally and around the world.

The Technology and Innovation Centre located on campus is home to companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, AstraZeneca, SSE, ScottishPower and the Weir Group.

When you graduate you join a global community of more than 150,000 former students, including scientists, explorers, engineers, entrepreneurs, policy-makers, inventors and educators.

For more information, please visit www.strath.ac.uk/careers

Maha from Saudi ArabiaStudied Undergraduate Foundation Programme in Business and Social StudiesGraduated with Hospitality, Tourism and Management BA (Hons)

I feel proud and the International Study Centre and the University of Strathclyde made me really ready to face challenges. They made me get ready for a career by doing workshops and practice job. ...Now I’ve got an internship at PwC Middle East.


the university of strathclyde international study centre

UNIVERSITY DEGREEYEAR 3


INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTREYEAR 1

INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE BBA

UNIVERSITY DEGREESTART POSTGRADUATE

INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTREYEAR 1

PRE-MASTERS PROGRAMME




INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE YEAR 1

UNDERGRADUATE FOUNDATION PROGRAMME

Your pathway to the University of Strathclyde

This is an example timeline. Some exceptions may apply. Find out more on the following programme pages.

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The University of Strathclyde International Study Centre offers pathway programmes that provide international students with the academic and English language skills to undertake a degree at the University.

You will be part of the University from the day you start at the International Study Centre. As well as benefiting from resources at the International Study Centre, you will have access to all University facilities such as the Library, Centre for Sport & Recreation and Students’ Union.

The International Study Centre introduces you to the style of teaching that you will experience when you progress on to your degree at Strathclyde. This includes tutorials, seminar-style classes and large group lectures.

You will receive personal monitoring and support during your studies at the International Study Centre. You will be assessed regularly throughout the course to help us monitor your progress. You will also benefit from individual tutorial sessions to help you address any concerns or areas you need to focus on.

Programme optionsDepending on your academic background, English language level and age, you can choose from three programmes:

� Undergraduate Foundation Programme � International Year One BBA � Pre-Masters Programme

Career skills for successTo help you to fulfil your career ambitions once you graduate, we have integrated a careers service called CareerAhead into the programmes at the International Study Centre. The service is designed to help you become a confident, highly skilled and extremely employable graduate and give you a head start in today’s competitive graduate employment market.

92% of International Study Centre students who completed their course were offered a place to study at the University of Strathclyde in 2017


undergraduate foundation programme

Study plan optionsIELTS (UKVI)* Terms Start Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept5.0 overall (with minimum of 4.5 in writing) 3 Sept

4.5 overall (with minimum of 4.5 in writing 4 Sept

5.0 overall (with minimum of 4.5 in writing) 3 Jan

4.5 overall (with minimum of 4.5 in writing) 4 Jun

4.0 overall (with minimum of 4.0 in writing) 5 Jun

English Language Preparation Undergraduate Foundation Programme Progress to year 2 of degree^ Vacation

A pathway to the second year of a four-year undergraduate degree at Strathclyde. The Undergraduate Foundation Programme is specially designed for international students. It provides English language and academic support that prepares you fully for undergraduate degree study.

You can choose from two pathways, and both foundation routes are modular in structure. You will study core modules and route-specific modules designed to focus on the academic areas most useful for your degree.

Once you have completed the programme and achieved the required grades†, you can start the second year of your chosen degree at the University.

business and social studies pathway Core modulesAcademic English Skills, Business Law, Mathematics and Statistics

Route modules Business: Accounting, Economics 1 & 2, Finance Social Studies: You will choose two pairs from the following:Economics 1 & 2, Law 1 & 2, Politics 1 & 2, Psychology 1 & 2

engineering and sciences pathway Core modulesAcademic English Skills, Pure Mathematics 1 & 2

Route modules The modules you will study depend on what subject you are planning to study at Strathclyde. Biomedical Science:Biology 1 & 2, Chemistry 1 & 2

Chemical & Process Engineering:Chemistry 1 & 2, Applied Mathematics 1, and one from the following: Applied Mathematics 2, Physics 1 or Physics 2

Chemistry:Chemistry 1 & 2, and one from the following pairs: Applied Mathematics 1 & 2 or Physics 1 & 2

Computing:Computing 1 & 2, and one from the following pairs: Physics 1 & 2 or Chemistry 1 & Physics 1

Electronic & Electrical Engineering, and Computer & Electronic Systems:Computing 1 & 2, Physics 1 & 2

All other Engineering subjects, and Physics:Applied Mathematics 1 & 2, Physics 1 & 2

* If you do not need a Tier 4 visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.

† Should you not reach the grades required for progression to year two, there may be the option to progress to year one. Find out more on the following programme pages.

^ Some exceptions may apply. Find out more on the following programme pages.


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KEY FACTSEntry requirements Academic: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent English language: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 overall (with minimum 4.5 in writing)* Age: 17+

General informationProgramme length: 3 termsEntry dates: September or January

Need to improve your IELTS level? We have 1-term or 2-term English Language Preparation courses available. The courses are designed to raise your IELTS to the required level.

Entry dates1-term: June or September2-term: JuneFor more details, please visit www.strath.ac.uk/isc


Upon completion of your Undergraduate Foundation Programme and satisfying the progression criteria, you may proceed to the second year of your chosen undergraduate degree at the University of Strathclyde. The required progression grade will depend on your chosen degree course.


progression degrees

business and social studiesFaculty of Humanities & Social SciencesEnglish Law LLB (Hons) (3-year degree)* Humanities & Social Sciences BA (Hons)Law & Economics BA (Hons)Law & Politics & International Relations BA (Hons)Law & Psychology BA (Hons)Politics & International Relations BA (Hons)Politics & International Relations & Economics BA (Hons) Politics & International Relations & Psychology BA (Hons)Psychology BA (Hons)Psychology & Economics BA (Hons)Speech & Language Pathology BA (Hons) (Requires referral. Interview may be required for progression and degree includes work placement)Sport & Physical Activity BSc (Hons)*

Strathclyde Business SchoolAccounting BA (Hons)*Business Administration BBA (Hons) (3-year degree)* Business Analysis & Technology BA (Hons)Business Enterprise BA (Hons)Business Law BA (Hons)Business Law & Business Analysis & Technology BA (Hons)Business Law & Business Enterprise BA (Hons)Business Law & Hospitality & Tourism Management BA (Hons)Business Law & Human Resource Management BA (Hons)Business Law & Marketing BA (Hons)Economics BA (Hons)Economics & Business Analysis & Technology BA (Hons)Economics & Business Enterprise BA (Hons)Economics & Business Law BA (Hons)Economics & Finance BA (Hons)Economics & Human Resource Management BA (Hons)Economics & Management BA (Hons)Economics & Marketing BA (Hons)Economics & Maths & Statistics BA (Hons)Economics with Psychology BA (Hons)Finance BAFinance & Business Analysis & Technology BA (Hons)Finance & Business Enterprise BA (Hons)Finance & Business Law BA (Hons)Finance & Human Resource Management BA (Hons)Finance & Management BA (Hons)Finance & Marketing BA (Hons)Finance & Maths & Statistics BA (Hons)Human Resource Management BA (Hons)Management BA (Hons)Marketing BA (Hons)

1st in the UK for Accounting & Finance................................................

4th in the UK for Electronic & Electrical EngineeringThe Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018 Progression degrees are subject to change.

For more information including the grades required to progress, please visit www.strath.ac.uk/isc

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engineering and sciencesFaculty of EngineeringAero-Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)Architectural Studies BSc*^Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons)* Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons)Civil Engineering BEng (Hons)Civil & Environmental Engineering BEng (Hons)Computer & Electronic Systems BEng (Hons)Electrical & Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)Electronic & Electrical Engineering BEng (Hons)Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)Mechanical Engineering with International Study BEng (Hons)Naval Architecture with High Performance Marine Vehicles BEng (Hons)Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering BEng (Hons)Naval Architecture with Ocean Engineering BEng (Hons)Product Design & Innovation BSc (Hons)Product Design Engineering BEng (Hons)Production Engineering & Management BEng (Hons)Prosthetics & BSc (Hons)*† Sports Engineering BEng

Faculty of Science ‡Applied Chemistry BSc (Hons)Biochemistry and Immunology BSc (Hons)Biochemistry and Microbiology BSc (Hons)Biochemistry and Pharmacology BSc (Hons)Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)Biomolecular Sciences BSc (Hons) Chemistry BSc (Hons)Chemistry with Analytical Chemistry BSc (Hons)Chemistry with Drug Discovery BSc (Hons)Chemistry with Forensic Science BSc (Hons)Computer Science BSc (Hons)Data Analytics BSc (Hons)Immunology and Microbiology BSc (Hons)Immunology and Pharmacology BSc (Hons)Mathematics BSc (Hons)Mathematics & Computer Science BSc (Hons)Mathematics & Physics BSc (Hons)Pharmacy MPharm (Only 5 places available)¤ Physics BSc (Hons)Software Engineering BSc (Hons)

Nariman from OmanStudied Undergraduate Foundation Programme in Business and Social StudiesProgressed to Finance BA (Hons)

I chose to study at the University of Strathclyde because I think one of the most important decisions for a student is to choose the best place. Because I’m doing business, it was very important to choose one of the top business schools in the UK, and Strathclyde is one of those universities.

* Progression to year 1 of this degree.^Portfolio and pre-approval required before you can receive an offer.† University interview and pre-approval required before you can receive an offer.‡ If you do not achieve the grades required for progression to year 2, you may

be able to progress to year 1 of these degrees (excluding Pharmacy MPharm).¤Students enter year 2 and study 4 years at the University.17www.strath.ac.uk/isc

international year one bbaA pathway to the second year of a three-year Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree at Strathclyde.

The International Year One BBA is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree. It consists of study modules that have been especially designed to focus on the academic areas most useful for your degree.

Once you complete the programme and achieve the required grades, you can enter the second year of a three-year Business Administration (BBA) degree in Strathclyde Business School, one of the 77 business schools in the world to hold triple accreditation status (MBA Today News, 2017).

Core modulesAcademic English Skills, Accounting and Finance, Economics, Global Business in Context, Marketing in Action, Mathematics for Business and Decision Making, People in Organisations,Personal Awareness Communication and Employability Skills.

Study plan optionsIELTS (UKVI)* Terms Start Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept5.5 overall (with minimum of 5.5 in writing) 3 Sept

5.5 overall (with minimum of 5.5 in writing) 3 Jan

International Year One BBA Progress to year 2 of degree Vacation


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KEY FACTSEntry requirements Academic: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent English language: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 overall (with minimum 5.5 in writing)* Age: 17+

General informationProgramme length: 3 termsEntry dates: September or January

For more details, please visit www.strath.ac.uk/isc


Upon completion of your International Year One BBA and satisfying the progression criteria, you may proceed to the second year of this three-year degree at the University of Strathclyde.

international year one bba

progression degrees

strathclyde business schoolBusiness Administration (BBA)Studying Business Administration (BBA) at Strathclyde will develop your understanding of negotiation and strategic management as part of an integrated Leadership Development Programme. You will benefit from practical learning and the University’s links with business, industry and the public sector. Recent graduates have gone on to careers in investment banking, management consultancy and risk management.

Progression degrees are subject to change. For more information including the grades required to progress, please visit www.strath.ac.uk/isc

Strathclyde Business School is triple accredited: AACSB, EQUIS & AMBA

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pre-masters programme

A pathway to a wide variety of postgraduate degrees at Strathclyde.

The Pre-Masters Programme has been designed to focus on the skills and the academic areas most useful for your degree. It will help you to meet the challenges of Masters-level study at the University of Strathclyde.

You can choose from two pathways, and you will study core modules specific to the chosen pathway designed to focus on the academic areas most useful for your degree.

Once you have completed the programme and achieved the required grades, you can start your chosen postgraduate degree at the University.

business and social studies pathway Core modules Academic English Skills, Applied Academic Writing Skills, Mathematics for Business and Social Studies, Research Methods for Business and Social Studies, Research Project for Business and Social Studies, Statistics for Business and Social Studies, Personal Awareness, Communication and Employability Skills.

engineering and sciences pathwayCore modulesAcademic English Skills, Applied Academic Writing Skills, Mathematics for Engineering and Sciences, Research Methods for Engineering and Sciences, Research Project for Engineering and Sciences, Statistics for Engineering and Sciences, Personal Awareness, Communication and Employability Skills.

Study plan optionsIELTS (UKVI)* Terms Start Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept5.0 overall (with minimum of 5.0 in all areas) 3 Sept

4.5 overall (with minimum of 4.5 in all areas) 4 Sept

5.0 overall (with minimum of 5.0 in all areas) 3 Jan

5.5 in all areas 2 Jan

5.5 in all areas 2 Apr

English for Pre-Masters Pre-Masters Programme Start postgraduate degree Vacation


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KEY FACTSEntry requirements Academic: Recognised degree in related field English language: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 in all components* Age: 20+

General informationProgramme length: 2 termsEntry dates: January or April

Need to improve your IELTS level? We have 1-term or 2-term English for Pre-Masters courses available. The courses are designed to raise your IELTS to the required level.

Entry dates1-term: September or January2-term: September

For more details, please visit www.strath.ac.uk/isc


Upon completion of your Pre-Masters Programme and satisfying the progression criteria, you may proceed to your chosen postgraduate degree at the University of Strathclyde. The required progression grade will depend on your chosen degree course.

pre-masters programme

progression degrees

business and social studies Faculty of Humanities and Social SciencesAutism MSc (Pre-approval required before you can receive an offer)*Business Translation & Interpreting MSc/PG Dip (Pre-approval required before you can receive an offer)^ Construction Law LLMCriminal Justice & Penal Change LLM/MScDigital Journalism MLittEducation Studies MSc (Some subjects may require previous teaching qualification and experience) European Politics MScGlobal Environmental Law & Governance LLMHealth History MScHistorical Studies MScHuman Rights Law LLMInternational Commercial Law LLMInternational Law & Sustainable Development LLMInternational Relations MScInternational Relations, Law & Security MSc/LLMInternet Law & Policy LLMIT & Telecommunications Law LLMLaw & Finance MSc/LLMLaw LLMLiterature, Culture & Place MLittMedia & Communication MLittMediation & Conflict Resolution MScPhysical Activity in Non-communicable Disease Prevention & Control MScPolitical Research MSc Politics MScPrimary Education PGDE (interview and Advanced Disclosure check required) Public Policy MScSecondary Education PGDE (interview and Advanced Disclosure check required)Social Policy MScSocial Policy (Research Methods) MScSocial Work MScStrathclyde Business SchoolBusiness Analysis & Consulting MScBusiness & Management MScData Analytics MScEconomics, Applied MScEconomics & Finance MScEntrepreneurial Finance MSc Entrepreneurial Management & Leadership MScEntrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology MScFinance MScFinance & Management MScFinancial Technology MScGlobal Energy Management MScGlobal Sustainable Cities MScHuman Resource Management MScHuman Resources & International Management MScInnovation & Marketing Management MScInternational Accounting & Finance MScInternational Banking & Finance MScInternational Human Resource Management MScInternational Management & Law MScInternational Management MScInternational Marketing MScInvestment & Finance MScMarketing MScProject Management & Innovation MScQuantitative Finance MScTourism Marketing Management MSc

4th in the UK for MarketingComplete University Guide 2018

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8th in the UK for Mechanical Engineering The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018

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engineering and sciencesFaculty of Engineering5G Advanced Communications MScAdvanced Manufacture: Technology & Systems MScAdvanced Mechanical Engineering MSc (with optional specialist streams)Architectural Design, Advanced MArch† Architectural Design for the Conservation of Built Heritage MSc† Architectural Design, International MArch† Architecture & Ecology MArch† Autonomous Robotic Intelligent Systems MScBiofluid Mechanics MScBiomedical Engineering MScChemical & Process Engineering, Advanced MScCivil Engineering MSc (with optional specialist streams)Civil Engineering with Industrial Placement MScCommunications, Control & Digital Signal Processing MScDesign Engineering/Design Engineering with Advanced Product Development/Sustainability MEngDigital Manufacturing MScElectrical Power Engineering with Business MScElectrical Power Engineering, Advanced MSc Electronic & Electrical Engineering MScEngineering Management for Process Excellence MScEnvironmental Engineering MScEnvironmental Entrepreneurship MScEnvironmental Health Sciences MScGlobal Design Innovation MScGlobal Innovation Management MScHydrogeology MScMarine Engineering MScMechatronics & Automation MScMedical Devices MScOffshore Floating Systems MScOil & Gas Innovation MScProduct Design MScProduct Engineering Design MScProsthetics & Orthotics MScRenewable Energy Systems & Environment MScShip & Offshore Structures MScShip & Offshore Technology MScSubsea & Pipeline Engineering MScSupply Chain & Operations Management/Logistics Management/Procurement Management MScSustainability & Environmental Studies MScSustainable Engineering: Architecture & Ecology MScSustainable Engineering: Advanced Construction Technology & Building Information Management MScSustainable Engineering: Marine Technology MScSustainable Engineering: Offshore Renewable Energy MScSustainable Engineering: Renewable Energy Systems and the Environment MScSystems Engineering Management MScTechnical Ship Management MScUrban Design MSc Wind Energy System MSc

96.2% of graduates were in work or study six months after graduationThe Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey 2015


Faculty of ScienceAdvanced Biochemistry MScAdvanced Computer Science MSc Advanced Computer Science with Big Data MScAdvanced Drug Delivery MScAdvanced Immunology MScAdvanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing MScAdvanced Pharmacology MSc Advanced Physics MScAdvanced Software Engineering MScApplied Mathematical Sciences MSc (Pre-approval required before you can receive an offer) Applied Physics MScApplied Statistics in Health Sciences MSc (Pre-approval required before you can receive an offer)Biomedical Sciences MScCancer Therapies MScEnterprise Information Systems MScForensic Science MScIndustrial Photonics MSc (Pre-approval required before you can receive an offer)‡Information & Library Studies MScInformation Management MScMedicinal Chemistry MScMolecular Microbiology MScNanoscience MScOptical Technologies MScPharmaceutical Analysis MSc

* Students must have relevant degree or direct experience living or working with individuals on the autism spectrum. Statement detailing experience required on application.

^ In addition to English, students must be proficient in one of the following languages: Chinese, German, Spanish, Italian or French. Applicants complete written and oral aptitude tests.

†Portfolio and pre-approval required before you can receive an offer.‡ If you are not allocated an industrial placement, you may be

considered for the Optical Technologies MSc.

Progression degrees are subject to change. For more information including the grades required to progress, please visit www.strath.ac.uk/isc

strathlife

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From a state-of-the-art library to one of Scotland’s most dynamic student unions – Strathclyde has everything you need for an amazing student experience.

The University offers a range of opportunities for you to experience student life in Glasgow. You can access all of these opportunities when you are in the International Study Centre.

Get involved Getting involved in the activities at the Students’ Union is a huge part of university life. It is a great way to meet people and a fun way to gain skills and experience valued by employers.

Join in � 10-floor Union building with bars, restaurants and a café

� More than 145 clubs and societies � Nearly 50 sport and fitness clubs � Student Media Centre � Strathclyde International Society

The University Centre for Sport & Recreation provides fitness classes, squash courts, a gym and free weights training area, a cardiovascular suite, a swimming pool, and a playing field with pitches for football, rugby and hockey.

A new £31 million Sport, Health and Wellbeing facility is expected to open in summer 2018. It will include a six-lane swimming pool, a large gym area and specialist academic space for teaching and research.

The University’s Information Services support your university experience with first-class IT facilities and services, including campus PCs, IT support and training, student web portal and virtual learning environment.

The University Library has a wide variety of areas suitable for individual or group study work, around one million print volumes, more than one million electronic books and over 105,000 e-journals.

For more information, please visitwww.strath.ac.uk/sportwww.strathstudents.comwww.strath.ac.uk/librarywww.strath.ac.uk/is

strathlife


Support & accommodation We are here for youStarting university, meeting new people and discovering a new way of learning is exciting. We are here to support and help you make the most of your time at the International Study Centre and Strathclyde.

We aim to create a friendly atmosphere at the International Study Centre. Staff are very helpful. They always go the extra mile, making the pastoral care and support you will receive at the International Study Centre excellent. Students also say that they feel welcomed, safe, confident and part of Strathclyde from day one.

When you progress to the University, you will benefit from a range of services designed to help you overcome any challenges you may experience. These include the Information & Advice Team, Student Financial Support Team, Chaplaincy, Disability Service, Counselling Service, and Student Health Service.

You will also have your own Study Adviser and the Study Skills Service helps all students enhance their academic performance, across all academic disciplines.

home away from homeLiving on campus is a great way to settle into life away from home and to make new friends.

Each hall of residence is only a few minutes’ walk from the International Study Centre and main University buildings, and all enjoy excellent access to facilities, including the library, Students’ Union and the Sports Centre.

All the accommodation is self-catering, with a dedicated on-site management team and a night porter outside office hours. All rooms have free internet access.

For more information, including virtual tours, please visit www.strath.ac.uk/isc

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how to apply

If you would like to apply to study at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre, you will need to complete an application form and submit the relevant documentation.

You can either apply through your local education agent or directly via our website.

If you are applying directly and have a question, then a Student Enrolment Adviser will be happy to help. They speak a variety of languages and understand several more.

T: + 44 (0) 1273 339333

For more information, please visitwww.strath.ac.uk/isc

Student insurance We strongly recommend that international students have the protection of personal insurance whilst in the UK. To cover you as a student at the International Study Centre, you may wish to purchase our “StudyCare Insurance Plus” insurance cover. This policy will cover you for loss of personal possessions, travel delay, as well as providing medical insurance until the end of your International Study Centre academic programme. You can purchase StudyCare Insurance Plus as part of the application process. If you prefer, you may take out insurance cover with another provider.

For more information, please visit www.strath.ac.uk/isc


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By train to: Edinburgh: 50 minutes

By flight to:London: 75 minutesParis: 110 minutes

Nearest airport: Glasgow Airport


Zeyana from TanzaniaStudied Undergraduate Foundation Programme in Business and Social StudiesProgressed to Economics and Finance BA (Hons)

Before I arrived in Scotland, I thought, ‘Am I going to make any friends? Am I going to make my family proud? Will I be okay alone?’ But it has been good!The International Study Centre helped me a lot, especially with accommodation, and also my studies. They helped me to feel comfortable, and to feel at home, and to stop worrying about things.

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Contact detailsTo apply, or for further information, please contact:

University of Strathclyde International Study Centre Admissions Centre1 Billinton WayBrighton BN1 4LFUnited Kingdom

T: + 44 (0) 1273 339333

www.strath.ac.uk/isc

Disclaimer

This prospectus is issued for the general guidance of students considering entry to the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre from September 2018. The information is correct at the time of going to press and the programmes and services described herein are those which Study Group is planning to offer. We make every effort to ensure that the content of our prospectus, website and other materials is accurate. However, on occasion it may be necessary to alter certain aspects of a module or programme, for example if changes are required to meet external requirements; or if programmes are over-subscribed and the quality of teaching would be adversely affected as a result.

In such circumstances we may have to alter the timetable, change the teaching location of the programme or, in extreme cases, cancel or substantially amend the content of the programme. Should any of these changes become necessary, we will give you as much notice as possible before they come into effect and ensure that any disruption to your studies is minimised.

If your programme is cancelled, we will work in consultation with you to offer a suitable alternative, subject to meeting the admission requirements for that programme or the opportunity to obtain a refund of any advance payments you have made for the programme. The alternative programme may not be at the same International Study Centre as the original offer.

Study Group reserves the right, where applicable, to amend the regulations governing programmes at University of Strathclyde International Study Centre. We therefore strongly recommend that immediately prior to making any application to - or accepting any offer from - us, you refer to the most up-to-date version of the programme descriptions and specifications and the regulations on University of Strathclyde International Study Centre website.

Neither the University nor Study Group shall be liable for any errors or omissions that may be contained in this prospectus.

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The International Study Centre programmes are provided by Study Group in collaboration with the University of Strathclyde.

Programmes at the International Study Centre are delivered by Study Group.

Study Group is a global leader in preparing students for international academic success and rewarding careers through a life-changing learning experience. We offer customised programmes across higher and language education starting from high school to life-long learning. Study Group taught more than 70,000 students from 163 countries across the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand in 2016.

For more information, please visit studygroup.com

From September 2018, a new lower IELTS score will be accepted for entry to pathway programmes at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre.

Pre-Masters Programme

� IELTS 5.0 overall (with minimum 5.0 in all areas)

English for Pre-Masters Programme

� 1-term: IELTS 4.5 overall (with minimum 4.5 in all areas)

� 2-term: IELTS 4.5 overall (4.5 in reading and writing, and 4.0 in speaking and listening)

This change applies to all upcoming intakes until (and including) April 2019.

International Study Centrewww.strath.ac.uk/isc

New lower IELTS entry requirements for Pre-Masters Programme

Fahad from Oman Studied Pre-Masters in Engineering and SciencesProgressed to MSc Applied Physics

Studying at the International Study Centre was an excellent experience. They have different courses which can help us in our postgraduate studies, including academic writing, research methods, mathematics and statistics.

SUPPORTING YOU THROUGH YOUR APPLICATION AND STUDIES

� No need for IELTS for UKVI to join the pathway programme

� You will need to apply for a short-term study visa for your pathway programme*

� Additional 4 hours of free English classes available per week to help you reach the required level for progression to your chosen postgraduate degree

� There is no need to sit an IELTS test for progression to your postgraduate degree. You will be accepted based on the International Study Centre's Academic English Skills grade

� The University has agreed to show flexibility on postgraduate degree start date to ensure there is enough time to return home to apply for the Masters visa beforehand

95% of Pre-Masters Programme students who completed their course were offered a place to study at the University of Strathclyde in 2017.

* If you are studying the English for Pre-Masters Programme, you will need to apply for a short-term study visa for each programme. For information please visit www.gov.uk/study-visit-visa.

A PATHWAY TO A WIDE VARIETY OF POSTGRADUATE DEGREES AT STRATHCLYDE

Our Pre-Masters Programme has been designed to focus on the skills and the academic areas most useful for your degree. It will help you meet the challenges of Masters-level study at the University of Strathclyde.

You can choose from two pathways leading to more than 125 degrees across four faculties.

Once you have completed the programme and achieved the required grades, you can start your chosen postgraduate degree at the University.

Study Plan OptionsIELTS Length Sept Dec Jan Mar Apr Jun Jul Aug Sept

4.5 overall (4.5 in reading and writing, and 4.0 in speaking and listening) 4 term*

Start degree

4.5 overall (with minimum of 4.5 in all areas) 3 term*

4.5 overall (with minimum of 4.5 in all areas) 3 term*

5.0 overall (with minimum of 5.0 in all areas) 2 term^

5.0 overall (with minimum of 5.0 in all areas) 2 term^

English for Pre-Masters Pre-Masters Programme Vacation

* English for Pre-Masters students will need to apply for a short-term study visa or general student visa.^ Pre-Masters Programme students will need to apply for a short-term study visa. If you have an IELTS

of 5.5 in all areas, you can also apply for a general student visa.

KEY FACTS

Pre-Masters Programme10 hours per week of Academic English Skills21 classroom hours per weekProgramme length: 2-term

Entry dates January or April

Entry requirements Academic: Recognised first degree in related field English language: IELTS 5.0 overall (minimum 5.0 in all areas)Age: 20+

English for Pre-Masters ProgrammeNeed to improve your IELTS level?

We have 1-term or 2-term English for Pre-Masters courses available.

Entry dates

1-term: September or January2-term: September

Entry requirement English language: 1-term: IELTS 4.5 overall (minimum 4.5 in all areas)2-term: IELTS 4.5 overall (4.5 in reading and writing, and 4.0 in speaking and listening)

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